This run takes you across beautiful and breathtaking trestles of the KVR and though the amazing Tunnels on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail.
5km / 10km/ 21km
Enjoy a gentle gravel double track trail along the beautiful Myra Provincial Park on the Kettle Valley Railway Trail. Take in the views of the Trestles, Tunnels and the City of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake as you navigate your way along this magical trail. Follow the km markers on this out and back course to find the finish line and get your high 5's! This run is a fundraiser for the Friends of the South Slopes! The management group for the Myra Canyon. Get a discounted race entry on your next purchase by signing up for an optional Dirty Feet Membership. Photo credit Brydie Lemkes. Click here for 2027 membership.
Dirty Feet Trail Run Series is excited to bring this event back for 2026!
Gravel Trail Running Race
Enjoy a fast gravel trail running race on the beautiful K.V.R. trail network in Myra Provincial Park. Sign up early to secure your spot! This running race will be capped at 200 people to accommodate the other user groups on the trails.
Distances
5km, 10km and 21km courses available. This run offers a 5km, 10km and 21km. Pick the distance that suits you and come out for an awesome day on the gravel trail. There are great draw prizes to win, so make sure to stick around to see what’s new from our sponsors!!
Course maps
5km Course - Elevation change 8m Click here for map
10km Course - Elevation change 21m Click here for map
21km Course - Elevation change 43m Click here for map
Trails:
This gravel trail run is located at the Myra Canyon Provincial Park Trestles Parking Lot at the top of Myra Forest Service Road and includes 5km, 10km and 21km courses. The trail is a wide double-track gravel pathway with Tunnels and Trestles to run through and over. This trail is at the top of Myra Provincial Park and offers spectacular views along the trail. The trails are well marked with km signage and turnaround arrows, and at the finish, there’s great race food waiting for you.
Dirty Feet Merchandise
Shirts, hoodies and hats will be available to purchase at the event. Cash, Debit card and credit card are accepted.
Optional Participant Medals
We know how important it is to commemorate hard work, so we want every member of our community to have the chance to honour their accomplishments with a Dirty Feet Medal. You can purchase these medals in advance through Race Roster for $10, or on the day of the race for $15. (Medal image may change slightly)
Race Package Pick-up
Package pick-up will be at Play Store Kelowna located at 101-1950 Harvey Ave on Saturday, September 18th, from 11-2pm. For out of towners who cannot make these times, you can pick them up on race day from 9am - 10:45am at the start/finish. Thanks for picking up your race packages early. The Play Store is located on the main road and offers lots of parking!
Racer Check In
Begins September 20th at 9:00am at Start/Finish
Pacing
No video crews are allowed to follow you on the course or allowed to cross the finish line with you, and no drones are allowed at this park. Any reports of video crew, drones or support outside of the aid stations will result in a DNF.
Race Start Times
21 km at 10:00am
10 km at 10:30am
5 km at 10:45am
Entry Fees *
This run is a fundraiser for the Friends of the South Slope (FOSS). A portion of your entry fee will be donated to FOSS to support the Myra Canyon trestles and other parks that FOSS manages.
21 km race early entry fee is $85 - price increases on Jan 1st.
10 km race entry is $65 -price increases on Jan 1st.
5 km race early entry fee is $55 - price increases on Jan 1st.
*Entry Fees will increase by $10 on Jan 1st and $5 on Sept 12th.
*Entry fees do not include online processing fees or taxes.
If you're interested in volunteering, please email INFO@DIRTYFEET.CA regarding volunteering for this event.
Online Registration Deadline
Registration is now open. Click Here to Register.
Refund Policy
Sorry, No Refunds. – Registration for this event is limited; therefore, deferrals will not be permitted.
Prizing
Top 3 in each category for each gender will be awarded prizes! There will be a full table of draw prizes for any participants to win. You must be present at the race to pick up your prizes. They will not be mailed out.
Aid Stations
The 5 km race will have a finish line refuelling station
The 10 km race will have 1 refuelling station at 5km
The 21 km race will have 3 refuelling stations at 5km, 10km and 15km. Refuelling stations will be stocked with water and electrolytes.
Getting There:
Click here for a map from Kelowna to the start location Myra Provincial Park Trestle Parking Lot at the top of Myra Forest Service Road. Please use caution and give yourself plenty of time to reach the start area as you will be travelling along a gravel, bumpy road to reach the rail trail.
These directions are from the Orchard Park Mall. Directions to the Start of the Dirty Feet Trail Race in Kelowna. Please follow these directions.
Weather:
Historically, it’s nice in Kelowna in September, but always remember to bring clothes for all weather conditions. Sometimes it can be hot, and other times there can be some light rain.
Where to Stay
Tourism Kelowna is a great place to look for accommodations.
